Vocabulary Spotlight
Chide
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: डांटना या फटकारना (Daantna ya fatkarna) – To scold or rebuke someone gently for their actions.
Pronunciation
[chahyd]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Rebuke – फटकारना (Fatkarna)
Related Words
Correct – सुधारना (Sudharna)
Word Origin
“Chide” shabd Old English “cidan” se aaya hai, jiska matlab tha “to quarrel” ya “scold gently.”
– The word “Chide” comes from Old English “cidan,” meaning “to quarrel” or “scold gently.”
Word Family
Verb: Chide – डांटना (Daantna)
Noun: Chiding – डांट (Daant)
Usage Examples
1. Maa ne bachche ko uski galti par chide kiya.
– The mother chided the child for his mistake.
2. Boss ne employee ko kaam mein chook ke liye chide kiya.
– The boss chided the employee for his work mistake.
Cultural Note
India mein chote galtiyon par gentle chiding ek aam baat hai, khaaskar ghar aur school mein.
In Context
Chide ka use tab hota hai jab kisi ko pyaar se ya halke andaaz mein galti par daanta jata hai.